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Aarau in August sees high daytime temperatures of 24°C (75°F) and nighttime lows of 14°C (57°F). Rainfall is fairly high this month at around 157 mm (6.2 in), so pack a rain jacket to stay dry.
So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Pleasant temperatures in August mean you can pack light but flexibel pieces. Think cotton t-shirts, comfortable walking shorts, and one warmer layer for evenings. A light sweater or denim jacket works well. Heavy rain is guaranteed, please bring a good poncho and waterproof everything! You'll definitely want to pack sunglasses and sunscreen. There will be plenty of bright sunshine this month.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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Where to go in August - average daytime high across popular destinations.
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